Meetings, Meetings, Meetings. Meetings are an essential part of the corporate world. They are often chock-full of essential information and new learning opportunities. Meetings are also a rare time to get everyone together in one place including co-workers from different offices and employees only seen in passing in our current WFH and hybrid climate. On the other hand, meetings are notorious for being long and sometimes overwhelming. While we sometimes feel like we can’t live with them, we absolutely can’t live without them. So how do we not only make meetings more palatable but more importantly, more productive and impactful? The answer is simple. Meeting Energizers!
Meeting Energizers come in all shapes and sizes but what they have in common is that they are all designed to deliver business messages to your attendees in an interactive, fun and effective way! In choosing the most impactful style of event, you must first identify your desired objectives. Do you need something to get people up on their feet after a particularly long set of sessions? Do you need something high energy to reenergize in between breakouts? Do you need something to drive home the overarching theme of communication and group problem solving? Whatever your objective, there is a Meeting Energizer activities to enhance or reinforce your goal! Here are some ideas for Meeting Energizers and their objectives:
Meeting Energizer/Mini-Games
Need an activity to boost energy before or after a meeting? This high energy, divide-and-conquer challenge gets the room buzzing with activity within the first few minutes of play. Teams are established by each meeting or dinner table. Each table is assigned a series of trivia, brainteasers, photo challenges and more to complete on the game app within the allotted time. It is a true race to victory against the clock and the other teams. This activity is best suited for groups that need a high energy activity where participants play at their tables.
Space Requirements: Meeting Tables / Dinner Tables
Group Size: 10-300+
Time: 1hr+
Objectives: Energy Boost, Teamwork, Communication, Group Problem Solving, Having Fun!
Pub Trivia
Need an activity that is flexible, fun and recognizes the different strengths of each team member? Pub Trivia is a highly interactive version of a trivia style competition. Teams must rely on the knowledge of each individual player to accumulate the most points. The weighted scoring system allows points to be awarded even when only one person on the whole team gets it right! Strategy and teamwork bring home the win but the fun, creative questions get the group laughing and bonding throughout the event! The best part of this event is the flexibility of setup and time frame.
Space Requirements: Flexible to any Event Space
Group Size: 10-300+
Time: 1hr+
Objectives: Camaraderie, Showcasing Individual Strengths, Communication, Group Problem Solving, Having Fun!
Scavenger Hunts
Need an activity that allows guests to explore the sights and sounds of the host city while continuing to promote teamwork and group problem solving? A scavenger hunt program is the perfect solution! After sitting for long periods of time, your guests deserve a chance to get up, stretch their legs and get some fresh air. It is also a great opportunity to showcase all the things that make the host city unique such as popular restaurants, historical sights and more! This is an especially nice touch when you have a lot of out-of-town attendees. And the cherry on top, the built-in aspects of teamwork. Teams must work together to solve clues, choose their destination path, budget their spending and race to get as many points as possible in the given event time. This event type is best for out-of-town guests or breaks during especially long indoor meetings.
Space Requirements: Downtown Chicago or Other City (Onsite Resort Option Also Available)
Group Size: 10-300+
Time: 2hrs+
Objectives: Exploring the Sights and Sounds, Group Problem Solving, Teamwork, Communication
Team Challenge
Need an activity that directly targets different business objectives, tailor fit to your company’s needs? Team Challenges are the most well-rounded team building activity. Guests participate in a rotational structured competition where they compete head-to-head at different activity stations. Each station activity is designed to target a different business objective. Create a completely custom activity schedule that aligns exactly with the objectives you need to enhance. You get impact, you get action, you get cheering, you get a good time for all! This is best for an out-of-the box way to reinforce topics discussed in meetings when there is extra time in the agenda and space for the team building activities at the venue or nearby.
Space Requirements: 20’x20’ Open Floor Space Per Team
Group Size: 10-300+
Time: 1.5hrs+
Objectives: Activity Stations for all Objectives like Teamwork, Strategic Planning, Communication, Effective Listening, Team Problem Solving, Resource Sharing, Innovation, Creative Problem Solving, Camaraderie, Using Best Practices, Building Relationships and more!
Interactive Receptions
Need an activity that rewards your attendees for their focus and attention? After long days of learning in conference rooms, give your attendees time to play fun games and letting off some steam with their peers. Make the most of having your entire team in one place with more essential, non-work related bonding time. Create custom entertainment packages with foosball tables, pop-a-shots, ping-pong tables, caricature artists, massage chairs, video games, virtual reality and more! Work hard, play hard! This is especially great to add to receptions or as entertainment in a designated lounge area of the hotel/office throughout their stay.
Space Requirements: Flexible to Any Event Space – Open Reception Space Preferred
Group Size: 10-300+
Time: 1hr+
Objectives: Building Relationships, Camaraderie, Having Fun!
Choosing to incorporate Meeting Energizers into your agenda is win-win for everyone. Attendees get to experience a fun activity break making them more present and receptive, while management gets to drive home their goals and create a more engaging meeting environment for deeper learning and building connections. Give a little extra energy to your next meeting or conference by reaching out to Murrel at murrel@wcfevents.com, 773-486-7403 or by filling out our request for proposal form.